Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine utilises natural plant substances(botanicals) to prevent and treat diseases and ailments and to promote health and healing.
Herbal Medicine has existed since prehistoric times and flourishes today as the primary form of medicine for up to 80% of the world's population. It is a practice that is widely used in Asia and Western Europe; in Germany, for example, one-third of graduating physicians have studied herbal medicine, with many general practitioners utilising herbal medicine among other natural remedies within their practices. |